Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Wellesley Family care is a thriving primary care practice based in Needham, Massachusetts. We are a private (independent) practice affiliated with Mass General Brigham with a focus on individualized evidence-based care for the whole family. We also highly value teamwork and collaboration and have built a team culture of safety, competence, and fun. We currently have twenty-two primary care providers on our team and have a strong growth trajectory into new business and practice initiatives. We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who enjoys hands-on patient care to join our practice.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a full-time, fully in-office member of our clinical team, on site five days per week. This role is centered on hands-on, in-person nursing care. The LPN’s primary focus is conducting scheduled nurse visits and performing point-of-care testing (POCT) for our patients. When nurse visits and testing are complete, the LPN supports the nursing team with protocol-based telephone triage, helping patients get the right level of care at the right time.

The LPN works under the direction of our providers and registered nurses and within the scope of practice defined by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN who enjoys direct patient contact, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive primary care team.

Essential Functions

• Nurse Visits (Primary Responsibility)
• Conduct scheduled nurse visits according to provider orders and practice protocols.
• Administer immunizations and injections (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, hepatitis B, shingles, pediatric vaccines, B12, GLP-1, vivitrol and other ordered medications), including accurate vaccine documentation and registry reporting.
• Perform blood pressure checks, weight checks, and other monitoring visits, and communicate results to the ordering provider.
• Perform nursing procedures such as suture and staple removal, ear lavage, TB skin test placement and reading, and EKGs.
• Conduct Medicare Annual Wellness Visits under the direct supervision of a physician, including administering the health risk assessment, updating medical, family, and medication history, obtaining vitals and measurements, completing standardized screenings (e.g., depression, fall risk, cognitive, and functional ability), and reviewing preventive care needs, with the personalized prevention plan reviewed and finalized by the supervising physician.
• Reinforce patient education provided by the care team.
• Recognize and promptly escalate abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to a provider or RN.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care tests, which may include rapid strep, influenza, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis dipstick, urine pregnancy, blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, hemoglobin.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and practice policies for every test; run and document quality control checks as required.
• Accurately record results in the electronic health record and flag critical or abnormal values to the provider immediately.
• Maintain testing supplies and reagents, monitor lot numbers and expiration dates, and support CLIA compliance and competency documentation.

Nurse Phone Triage (As Time Allows)

• During time not committed to nurse visits or testing, support the triage nursing team by a returning patient phone calls and answering patient portal messages.
• Use practice-approved, standardized triage protocols to gather information about symptoms and direct patients to the appropriate level of care (same-day visit, routine appointment, urgent care, emergency department, or 911).
• Escalate calls requiring clinical assessment or judgment to a RN or provider in accordance with LPN scope of practice.
• Communicate provider instructions and test results to patients as directed.
• Document all calls clearly and completely in the electronic health record.

General Responsibilities

• Follow infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and patient safety policies at all times.
• Keep exam and procedure rooms clean, stocked, and ready for use.
• Collaborate with providers, RNs, medical assistants, and front desk staff to keep the clinic running smoothly and on time.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the LPN scope of practice.

Schedule

• Full-time, in office Monday through Friday. This position is 100% on site; remote or hybrid work is not available.

Reports To

• Clinical Manager

FLSA Status

• Non-exempt

Leadership Level

• Not applicable (individual contributor)

Direct Reports

• None

Leadership Peers

• Not applicable

Salary

• $32-$42/hour

Wellesley Family Care Associates

145 Rosemary Street, Suite C

Needham, MA 02494

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Wellesley Family Care Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace and to providing reasonable accommodation under the ADA.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated competency in injection and immunization administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits.
• Clear, compassionate communication skills in person and by phone.
• Ability to prioritize and move between nurse visits, testing, and phone work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• At least one year of LPN experience in primary care, family medicine, or another ambulatory setting.
• Experience with protocol-based telephone triage.
• Experience with Epic or another electronic health record.
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.